We examined nine different types of selection methods in thi

We examined nine different types of selection methods in this chapter. Assume that you were just rejected for a job based on one of these methods. Obviously, you might be disappointed and angry regardless of what method was used to make this decision, but can you think of two or three methods that might leave you most distressed? In general, why might the acceptability of the test to applicants be an important standard to add to the five we discussed in this chapter?

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Students would likely find tests with lowest reliability and validity levels to be most unsatisfactory, such as personality tests and honesty tests. Most students would probably be disturbed by drug tests because of the perceived invasion of privacy. Face validity is indeed a critical issue and applicants should be asked about their perception of various tests that they take.